2001 Lexus LX 470 Oil Pressure Guage

Tiny
VALVIN
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  • 2001 LEXUS LX 470
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
My Oil Pressure guage was erratically going from normal to low and even 0. I had it checked about 2 months ago by Lexus and they said it was Ok. It started acting up again, going from normal to low off and on. Now it is staying on 0. I had the oil changed, there are no noises or warning lights coming on, and the engine seems to run fine, even after going serveral hundred miles.

Do you think the oil pressure sending switch is bad? If so, where is it and is it something I can replace? I'm pretty handy, though not a mechanic.
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 11:57 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello
Thanks for the donatoin.

Yes, suspect faulty oil pressure sender. The oil pressure sender is located on lower left front side of engine, near oil filter. (pictured below).


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_117.jpg



Removal is quiet simple. Just disconnect sending unit connector from engine. It simply screws into the block.

Hope this helps..
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009 AT 1:14 AM

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